Pasadena’s easy accessibility to all of Greater Los Angeles, Southern California as well as the world beyond is another of the many benefits of living in Pasadena.
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Everything offered by a large city – without tradition for more than a century. the hassle Sharp Seating can help with all your New Year ticket needs. African American History month is celebrated with a heritage parade and festival while the Latino Heritage Parade. Pasadena celebrates our armed forces with commemorations on Memorial Day and Veteran’s Day. Pasadena’s Fourth of July celebration and fireworks show offers the largest display of aerial pyrotechnics west of the Mississippi along with a family – oriented festival at the Rose Bowl Stadium. The quirky and offbeat are on full display during Pasadena’s annual Doo Dah Parade organized by The Lightbringer Project in November, who also coordinate the annual Father’s Day weekend Chalk Festival at The Paseo.
Public Transportation
The Gold Line Light Rail system connects Pasadena with Azusa to the east and Los Angeles to the west. From Union Station transit riders get easy access from six stations located throughout Pasadena to downtown Los Angeles Union Station with connections to locations throughout Greater Los Angeles. The City of Pasadena Transit provide service throughout the city throughout the day. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) provides bus service from Pasadena to Los Angeles and the San Gabriel Valley. Additional bus routes are covered by Foothill Transit, which provides regular and express bus service between Pasadena and Monrovia, Pomona and Claremont. For information, call (800) 743-3463.
Air Travel
The Hollywood-Burbank Airport is a 20-minute drive from Pasadena. Ontario International Airport and Long Beach Airport are located within an hour of Pasadena. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), a 45-minute drive from Pasadena. ABA Unique Limousine provides transportation to all airports and are available around the clock from hotels and residences in Pasadena
Freeway Travel
The Historic Arroyo Seco Parkway/ Pasadena Freeway, California’s first, was built shortly after World War II and follows the path of the Arroyo Seco from Pasadena to Los Angeles. Pasadena is also served by the 210 Foothill Freeway and the 134 Freeway, which connect the city to the rest of the San Gabriel Valley to the east, the San Fernando Valley to the west and the Antelope Valley to the north.
